We’ve got the first full week of the new year under our belts – how are things going so far? I’m looking forward to 2015 being a great year. Or phenomenal. Whichever works.
It’s Monday, and while Monday’s seem to be mundane, we can eliminate the blah mode by some great tunes, right? This week is a freebie week, so let’s have some fun, shall we?
Let’s start off with a newcomer who is looking for a little beach-style relief in this coolly upbeat single with a Caribbean feel. This song is slated to premiere on Monday, January 19th – but you get to listen to it now. You’re welcome.
The song was inspired as the three good friends (the artist and two friends who helped her write it) were reflecting on how their lives seemingly go “a million miles an hour” most of the time without stopping to take much needed breaks.
The song has an islandish sound that transports listeners to a beach someplace, painting the picture of kicking your shoes off, kicking up your feet, and kicking back a refreshing drink, all while kicking reality to the curb for just a few days and kicking it with someone special. The lyrics of the chorus celebrate taking a moment away from life and finding clarity:
“I ain’t just gonna wai-wait around / in a town that’s just gonna weigh weigh me down / got real big plans of not doing a thing / I just gotta get get away / so come on baby, what do you say / let’s watch the palm trees sway, can’t you see it / ooh, don’t you wanna feel it too / won’t stop till we see blue / baby just me and you / and a whole lotta nothin’ to do.”
Here’s Rachele Lynae with “Whole Lotta Nothin'”:
Next up is an artist who recently visited Jimmy Kimmel Live and wowed the audience with his second chart topper. This particular song is his latest single that takes him on a journey through his own thoughts as he realizes that the best way to move into the future is to fully enjoy the present – even the wild part of it – as evidenced by these lyrics:
“How am I ever gonna get to be old and wise / If I ain’t ever young and crazy?”
Right? The artist poured as much of himself into this latest album as he could, playing many instruments as well. He is set to hit the road on January 15th on Florida Georgia Line‘s “Anything Goes” tour.
Give a listen to Frankie Ballard with “Young & Crazy”:
Next up is one of my favorite female country artists – her newly released third single is an uptempo sassy song brimming with confidence or “backyard swagger”. The song is actually a cover done by this artist – with permission – from the original (and mega talented) rocker Audra Mae, but the lyrics seem totally tailored to this particular artist’s no-bull patter.
Don’t get lost in the lyrics — just appreciate her attitude as she kicks this short-distance admirer to the gutter:
“And you’re just trying to slow this rolling stone / But I’m on to you baby / So guess what / You can’t ride in my little red wagon / The front seat’s broken and the axle’s draggin’ / You can’t step to this backyard swagger / You know it ain’t my fault when I’m walkin’ jaws droppin’ like ooh, ahh.”
It’s a feisty punk song set to a country beat. Once again she stands out from the crowd. In taking chances like this she further endears herself to a fanbase hungry for risk-takers.
Without further ado, here’s Miranda Lambert with “Little Red Wagon”:
Last, but not least, for my non-country fan peeps, is a group whose song didn’t get featured on their recent album, but it’s been climbing its way up in the charts. They originally thought to have this be the first single, but weren’t able to finish the chorus in time – apparently it took them about a year to do so.
The song ultimately was featured in the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K15 and in promotions for the ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder and The X Factor (UK).
Get ready to dance… here’s OneRepublic with “Love Runs Out (Live at Festhalle, Frankfurt)”:
That’s a wrap for this week! Enjoy your Monday!
Now on to the particulars of Monday’s Music Move’s Me:
I have the supreme honor and privilege of being a co-host with the inimitable Xmas Dolly and our musical cohorts, Callie from JAmericanSpice, Naila Moon from Just the Stuff Ya Know, and Becca of Everyday Life.
Want to join in the fun? It’s easy – just find a tune that rocks your boat, post it and link up – don’t forget to grab Xmas Dolly…er, um, I mean her button…over at her place here. Check out Xmas Dolly’s sidebar for the random themes we sport each week – and you can always ask for a specific theme of music you like, too. Check out the other music lovahs and let’s jam!
FOR TUNES:
We’re doing something a little different/new for the new year – everyone likes to gain more followers, right? So in addition to our usual music linky, we’re also adding a new linky so you can link up where you’d like to be followed. Pretty cool, no? We’ll be rotating the type of following to link up (like Pinterest, or Instagram, or whatever), this week it’s in the interest of Pinterest! Link up and let’s have some fun!
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Great songs. I always pick up new music through you.
Patrick Weseman would like you to read ..Music Monday: The 1985 Academy Award Nominees
Thank you, Patrick! Glad I help you pick up some new music! 😉 Have a great week!
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
It’s a blah gray day here in East Tennessee, but with One Direction things really rock! You had me boogieing in my seat this morning, Stacy. Have a tunetastic week and thanks for the dance!
Cathy Kennedy would like you to read ..#Music helps to soothe your pain
Yay! I’m glad One Direction helped out your blah gray day, Cathy! 😀 You have a wonderful week – thank you for the dance! 🙂
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Thanks for the new music pick me up on this almost snowy Monday morning!
VandyJ would like you to read ..Kicking back and Doing Nothing
You’re very welcome, Vandy! Can you send some snow our way, pretty please? I’m jonesin’ for some. 😉
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Is it still snowing up in Washington? It’s sure coming down on your blog. We had rain yesterday for four hours! Now that’s a lot for us. Gotta cold today, and the music is soothing me after a not-so-great night’s sleep.
Danielle Royalegacy would like you to read ..Onite 32GB USB Dual Purpose Flash Drive For Your PC and Cell Phone – Review & Giveaway – ends 1/23/15 US
No snow here, Danielle – hence the blog snow. Because I want snow, dammit! 😀 Four hours of rain would drive me crazy! Oh wait, I live in the Pacific Northwest. 😉 I’m so glad the music is soothing you – hope your cold goes away quickly! Feel better and hope you get some sleep!! ((HUGZ!!))
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Feeling better tonight. I miss that rain already. We would love to have some more. Ooh, maybe even snow would be great, too. Something that would last longer than just overnight.
Danielle Royalegacy would like you to read ..The Intelli-Pillow from IntelliBed – Review
I would absolutely love to have snow over rain – it really makes the grayish drab of winter so much prettier! 🙂 Glad you’re feeling better!!
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..WW: Jealous Dork Dog
I really think your blog hop on Monday is my favorite because we have similar musical tastes!
Love all of the choices for today! Frankie is just easy on the eyes. Very James Dean “like”
kisma would like you to read ..Are you, are you, coming to the Tree 🙂
Awww! You’re so sweet! And I love that we have similar music tastes. 🙂 Frankie is James Dean “like”, isn’t he? Very easy on the eyes. 🙂
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Nice choices and One Republic …brilliant 🙂
Nice post Stacy have a great week 🙂
stevebethere would like you to read ..Music Monday – Retroish 96
Thank you, Steve! You have a great week too! 🙂
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Yes another week done.
I’m still hanging in there.
NOt sure what this depression is hanging around though
Thanks for rocking girl.
Have a great week!
Colette would like you to read ..I Am Not Alone – #Music
There’s that saying, Callie, “This too shall pass” – and it will. The post holiday blues always get to me, too. But take comfort that you’re not alone! 🙂 ((HUGZ!!))
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Whole Lotta Nothin’ really spoke to me…..I want to kick back somewhere and do a whole lotta nothin’ (except maybe reading and blogging and shopping if I can afford it!) Happy Music Monday.
Kim would like you to read ..Music Monday Random
I’m right there with you, Kim – doesn’t it sound heavenly? 🙂
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
Frankie Ballard is good eye candy.
Joyce would like you to read ..#MM: Guns and Roses
I love it, Joyce! Leave it to you to pick out the eye candy. 😉 Thanks for putting up with my country side! 🙂
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..Seahawks and the Human Antennae; Christmas is still here; Coffee Chat in an RTT Rebel Kinda Way
GIRLFRIEND I GOTS MY PUTER BACK… WOO HOO! Man, I’m so far behind. Dang, I love love love Miranda Lambert’s new tune… she’s really drivin’ her sexiness to the hilt isn’t she… I mean ever since she lost all that weight and mama she’s sure lookin’ good! Now I heard she’s pregnant is that true? Or was she pregnant and not anymore… or what’s goin’ on???? I figure if anyone knows you would. hehehe Well the other tunes are new for me, so I’m gonna fly here. Much to do! EEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWW
XmasDolly would like you to read ..Show Off Tuesdays! Give-Aways & Reviews!
WooHoo!!!! So glad you got your computer back! I know the feeling of being so far behind! I live it every day! LOL!! Miranda’ new tune is awesome, isn’t it? I’ve loved all the ones I’ve heard from her new album so far, so I bought it because I can’t get enough! 🙂 And I love how sassy she is – beautiful and sassy are awesome things! 🙂 I don’t think she’s pregnant – you know how the tabloids like to instill stuff like that! The rumor mill has been buzzing about that since something like June – so yeah, the answer would be a resounding “No”, or she’d have been showing way before now. 😉
StacyUncorked would like you to read ..WW: Jealous Dork Dog
You got my dancing boots tapping out the rhythm. Want a great time i had.
becca would like you to read ..Saturday Roundup 1-17-15
Really great choice of music!! My favourite is One Republic as I love anything they bring out.
Trini would like you to read ..A Caribbean BBQ this Summer